- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Cloud, MN
Talahi Community Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Talahi Community Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273351002286
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Talahi Community Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Saint Cloud · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Talahi Community Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Talahi Community Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Saint Cloud, MN.
School address
District: St. Cloud Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273351002286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+147 students YoY
Talahi Community Elementary grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (+26.1%).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 62.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+147 students YoY 273351002286 · Saint Cloud, MN Other · MID · TRAD
701 enr · 19.5:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Technical Senior High (1,561 students)
Talahi Community Elementary grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (+26.1%). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 62.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Talahi Community Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Technical Seni
Technical Senior High
1,561 students
- Apollo Senior
Apollo Senior High
1,264 students
- Oak Hill Commu
Oak Hill Community Elementary
878 students
- South Junior H
South Junior High
831 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High
720 students
- This school
Talahi Community Elementary
701 students
What this shows Talahi Community Elementary reports 701 students on the CCD universe file.
How Talahi Community Elementary compares
Talahi Community Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 83% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 82% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 701 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.5%
White 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Talahi Community Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Cloud Public School District reports $16,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Talahi Community Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apollo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Community Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Talahi Community Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,264
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~701 students)
Frequently asked questions about Talahi Community Elementary
How many students attend Talahi Community Elementary?
Talahi Community Elementary has 701 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Cloud, MN. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), up 147.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talahi Community Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Talahi Community Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Talahi Community Elementary?
78.3% of students at Talahi Community Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Talahi Community Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Talahi Community Elementary is African American at 54.5% of enrollment, in Saint Cloud, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talahi Community Elementary?
Talahi Community Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Talahi Community Elementary rank among schools in Saint Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, Talahi Community Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Saint Cloud, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Cloud on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Cloud Public School District?
Besides Talahi Community Elementary, St. Cloud Public School District also operates Technical Senior High (1,561 students), Apollo Senior High (1,264 students), and Oak Hill Community Elementary (878 students). See the St. Cloud Public School District district page for the complete list.